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Islam is a religion of Love, and the Taj Mahal proves it

By Haroon Moghul
“I propose we see it as a vision of what Islam used to be, and what Islam could be, a building dedicated to love, and to love across boundaries that seem more like vast chasms today. Shah Jahan was a Sunni ruler from a Sunni dynasty. His beloved wife, however, was Shiite. Far from being doomed to fight, they fell in love. They married. They produced the next emperor. And they are now buried peacefully beside one another…”

Get your treasure!

By Khalil Moya
“There are some words that are light on the tongue, but they weigh heavily in your scale of good deeds on the Day of Judgement…. Praise and Glorify Allah constantly….”

The precious drops

By Khalil Moya
“When was the last time we shed tears of joy, tears of gratitude, tears of love and appreciation for Allah? …”

Take five from Prophet Muhammad sws

By Khalil Moya
“When asked to give some good advice, our beloved Prophet replied: Take advantage of your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you get too busy; and your life before your death…”

Muslim countries must protect minorities

By Qari Asim
“The formation of an “ummah” (one community) in the Medina Charter established idea of common citizenship regardless of religious beliefs. We want to counter the idea that Muslims and non-Muslims can’t live together. “Jihad was actually given to protect those who were being persecuted”, said Shaykh Hamza Yusuf…”

Urgent duties of a Muslim

By Shaykh Fadlallah Haeri
“Time is Allah’s trick, given to us, the children of Adam, to realize that we were originally from none-time, from eternity…. here in this life we are living in time and space, in Allah’s laboratory, Allah’s kindergarten, preparing ourselves for our real home, which is beyond time and beyond space. (read more)….”

Hold on to your winning ticket!

By Khalil Moya
“Don’t give something or someone else priority over Allah… Doing our Salaat on its time: that’s the easiest thing to do; it’s the best, the only way to guarantee our success in this life and the next life….”

Believers welcome the winter

By Dr Husni Hammuda.
Sabr and Shukr: Patience and Gratitude. Prophet Muhammad reminded us how fortunate is the Believer: When he or she faces difficulty, it’s a tiime for patience; and when the difficulty has passed , it’s a time for thanking Allah…”